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Passionfruit glazed chicken wings with sticky tropical sauce, crispy baked wings with lime garnish
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Passionfruit Glazed Chicken Wings (Crispy Baked Sweet-Tangy Tropical Wings)

These crispy baked passionfruit glazed chicken wings are coated in a sticky sweet-tangy tropical sauce made with passionfruit puree, honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for dinner, parties, or game day, these oven-baked wings are easy to make, family-friendly, and packed with bright fruity flavor with a caramelized finish.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, Party Food
Cuisine American, Fusion, Hawaiian-Inspired, Tropical
Keyword baked chicken wings, crispy baked wings, glazed chicken wings, honey passionfruit chicken, oven baked chicken wings, passion fruit wings, passionfruit appetizer, passionfruit chicken recipe, passionfruit chicken wings, passionfruit glaze, passionfruit wing sauce, sticky chicken wings, sweet tangy chicken wings, tropical chicken wings, tropical party wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550kcal
Cost $12 for entire recipe

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack (for crispy wings)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • paper towels

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Passionfruit Glaze

  • ½ cup passionfruit puree
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp grated ginger optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Wings

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  • Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  • Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.

Step 2: Bake the Wings

  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Make the Passionfruit Glaze

  • In a small saucepan combine passionfruit puree, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and cook until glossy and slightly thickened, about 30–60 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth.

Step 4: Toss and Finish

  • Place hot wings in a large bowl. Pour glaze over wings and toss until evenly coated.
  • Return wings to oven for 4–6 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • For the crispiest passionfruit chicken wings, pat the wings completely dry before tossing with baking powder. Removing surface moisture helps the skin crisp up beautifully in the oven without frying.
  • Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic aftertaste. This is the secret to achieving crispy baked chicken wings with a sticky passionfruit glaze.
  • Passionfruit puree can vary in tartness. If your glaze tastes too tangy, add 1–2 teaspoons honey. If it tastes too sweet, add a small squeeze of lime juice to balance the flavor.
  • Fresh, frozen, or canned passionfruit puree all work well. Just make sure to use unsweetened passionfruit puree for the best flavor control.
  • For extra sticky passionfruit glazed wings, return the coated wings to the oven for 4–6 minutes after tossing. This helps the glaze caramelize and cling to the crispy chicken.
  • These passionfruit chicken wings can also be made in an air fryer at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking. Toss with glaze and air fry 2–3 more minutes to set the sauce.
  • If making ahead, bake the wings first and refrigerate. Reheat at 425°F until hot and crispy, then toss with freshly warmed passionfruit glaze before serving.
  • Add chili flakes, sriracha, or hot sauce to the glaze for spicy passionfruit wings. The heat pairs well with the sweet-tangy tropical flavor.
  • Garnish with lime zest, cilantro, or green onions for a bright finish and extra flavor.